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SITE SUMMARIES (continued)
Proposed Site: WALV-8B
Priority: 1
Position: 28°37.85'S, 2°52.29'E
Water Depth: 2557 m
Sediment Thickness: 531 m
Target Depth: 450 mbsf
Approved Maximum Penetration: 530 mbsf
Seismic Coverage: MCS line GeoB01-031, CDP 6766; line GeoB01-048, CDP 647
Parasound Coverage: Geob01-031, 20.01.01, 16:46h, Geob01-048, 24.01.01, 01:01h
Objectives: See "Scientific Objectives."
Drilling Program: Double or triple APC to refusal; single or double XCB to target depth.
Downhole Logging Program: Triple-combo, FMS-sonic, WST.
Nature of Rock Anticipated: Calcareous ooze in the upper section, chalk in the lower section.
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